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Canon EOS R3 vs Leica SL3-S

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The R3 wins 4 of 6 scored specs (stabilization, battery (cipa)); the Leica SL3-S wins 2 (resolution, weight). The R3 is $181 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization, battery (cipa).
2 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R3150 × 142.6 × 87.2 mm · 1015 g
  • Leica SL3-S141.2 × 108 × 82.7 mm

Where they differ

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R3Leica SL3-S
PRICE & SCORE
Price$4,399BEST$4,580
CameraFits score9.5BEST7.6
PHOTO
Resolution24.1 MP24.6 MPBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8 stopsBESTNone
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/64000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles · down to −7.5 EVPeople, animals
VIDEO
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 120p4K 60p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.None, full width—
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—19.8 ms · 5.8K full width, CineD
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.Canon Log 3L-Log
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal 6K 12-bit Cinema RAW LightRAW over HDMI (5.9K 30p to external recorder)
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.860 shotsBEST315 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1015 g0 gBEST
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingTilting
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFL-Mount Alliance
Native lenses60+80+

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